A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3742228 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3744110 epoch_slot_no: 7310 block_no: 3742053 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1713 time: 2020-02-07 14:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x346880bb84258efd814f8824375719e479dbc70e797daffc42871839c999e93aBlock Operator
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